Power cut
hits town
centre firms
LARGE parts of Barnsley came to a
standstill last Wednesday when a substation caught fire leaving more than
2,500 properties without electricity.
Dozens of shops and businesses on
the Arcade and Eastgate displayed
signs saying ‘closed due to power cut’
while town hall employees were sent
home amid health and safety fears.
Patients were turned away from
both a doctors’ surgery and dentist on
Huddersfield Road, as records could
not be accessed and medical equipment was unusable.
The blackout affected about half of
the town centre and was blamed on a
sub-station catching fire on County
Way at about 6.30am.
Power was restored to some areas
within the hour but a further cable
fault led to hundreds of homes and
businesses being left in the dark until
last Thursday.
Pub landlords and shop owners
were furious the fault took 18 hours to
fix after initially being told the power
would be on by 6pm.
A CE Electric UK spokesman apologised for any inconvenience.

DEATH
CRASH:
CALL FOR
WITNESSES
BY EMMA SPENCER
POLICE are trying to find out
who was the driver of a car
which crashed early on
Friday, killing a 33-year-old
Wombwell man.
There had been five people in
the car but when firemen and
police arrived there were only
three and it still isn't known
who the driver was.
The accident occurred at the
junctions of Wood Walk, Hough
Lane and Dovecliffe Road,
Wombwell, on Friday.
The blue Vauxhall Vectra lost
control on a left-hand bend
near Wombwell train station,
hitting both kerbs and striking a
lamp-post before coming to rest
on its roof near a bus shelter.
Shanny Smith, 33, of The
Bungalow, Ings Lane, suffered
head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three fire crews from Tankersley, Brampton and Rotherham and the Incident Support

Unit spent over three hours at
the scene and had to cut two
people free from the wreckage.
Police believe there were five
people in the vehicle but a fire
spokesman confirmed they
found only three.
Two people have been arrested
and detained on suspicion of
aggravated taking without consent and police are appealing
for witnesses to contact 0114 220
2970.
● Fire-fighters also had to cut a
driver free following a collision
at Dearne Hall Road, Barugh
Green, on Thursday night.
The driver of an MR2 was
pulling out of his driveway
when a woman driving a
Renault Laguna came around
the corner and the cars collided.
A fire crew from Barnsley cut
him out and he was taken to
hospital with a shoulder injury.
The woman was uninjured.

Lights out: This was the scene when a bus crashed into a lamppost on Eldon
Street North on Thursday. The Stagecoach vehicle had been in collision with
a blue Ford Mondeo when it mounted the pavement and struck the post.
Police and ambulance crews were called to the incident shortly before 7pm.

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BRANCH IN DANGER OF
CLOSING NEEDS HELP
BY KATE PICKLES
THE Barnsley Samaritans’
branch needs more money
and volunteers or it will
close within a year.
The 40-year-old branch has
only eight months of funding
remaining and insufficient staff
to operate at capacity.
Director Vivian Ward believes
the so-called credit crunch has
contributed towards financial difficulties.
“People tend to think we get

government funding but we
don’t,” she said.
“All of our money comes from
the public but people don’t have
as much money to give because
of the credit crunch. It’s affecting
a lot of charities.
“On average its costs around
£1,200 a month to run the
branch with utility bills and
expenses for volunteers.
“Nobody here gets paid anything, we all work voluntarily.”
Last year the branch took more
than 20,000 telephone calls

dealing with issues like suicide,
marriage difficulties and depression.
A further 20 to 30 people e-mail
the organisation and individuals
can visit the premises for face-toface support.
But Vivian is worried these services will be lost unless a trust
comes forward to ease the financial situation.
She said: “We are a 24-hour,
seven days a week service and
people phone us with all sorts of
problems.

“If we can't get any help then
the people of Barnsley are really
going to miss out because we are
not going to be here to help any
more.”
The charity has 58 volunteers
and is trying to recruit more.
There will be a recruitment day
at the Pitt Street site on August 19
at 7.30pm for anyone interested
in volunteering.
Anyone interested should call
202222.

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Barnsley Riding for the Disabled was
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the cash.
The project includes an indoor arena
and viewing balcony, 12 stables, three
tack rooms, three store rooms, lounge,
kitchen, toilet block and office.
Connie Thorpe, secretary, said: “Now we
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far.”
The arena alone without fixtures and
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gallery and kitchen £120,000.
Even though the development, off
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income, due to bad weather.

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Up for it! 12-year-old Amy Thomas holds a mighty fire
hose during a visit to Burton Grange Community Centre
last Wednesday by the ‘Barnsley Green Watch’ team.
The event was staged by the Lundwood and Monk
Bretton Community Partnership.

Three sites recognised
THREE key cultural sites in Barnsley have been recognised
by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council for their
collections and services.
Staff at Worsbrough Mill, Cannon Hall and the Cooper
Gallery are celebrating after they gained full accreditation from the MLA.
The museums must meet the national standard in how
they care for and document their collections, how they
are governed and managed and on the information and
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EXPECT MORE
FLOODS, LOW
VALLEY TOLD
BY CARLA GEORGE
LOW Valley will flood
again but nothing will be
done to prevent it until
2010, according to the
council.
The announcement was
made by Derek Bell, emergency planning assistant at a
meeting between the Environment Agency, councillors
and public.
Mr Bell said until a model of
the area had been built to see
if alterations to the River Dove
would affect other areas nothing could be done.
He then said that Low Valley
would flood again if heavy
rain returned.
Residents have reacted by
planning a protest march
through Barnsley town centre
finishing at the town hall
where they will hand in a
1,000-signature petition.
Peter Bradshaw, of Stonyford
Road, said: “To be told that
the area will flood again and
all we have is sandbags that
don’t protect, just delay, is no
good.
“We threatened litigation,
that shocked them.

“They asked if we could
afford it; after the money we
had to spend on repairs we
would pay anything.
“On top of all this these people haven’t even been to look
at the site.”
Since the meeting the
Environment Agency and the
internal drainage board have
visited, although the council
did not attend.
At the meeting residents
were also told that further surveys would need to be carried
out before the river could even
be cleaned to again ensure
that by doing so other areas
wouldn’t be affected.
Coun David Wainwright,
who received a round of
applause for his contribution
at the meeting, later said: “It
was very frustrating for residents in Low Valley. Nothing
has been done in 13 months.
“They talk about surveys but
surveys don’t clean rivers; all it
takes is common sense to
know that when a river is
opened up it can function
properly.”
Residents are also concerned
about the removal of trees
which shield the former

Darfield Main Colliery site.
Mr Bradshaw said: “We have
heard that the trees will be
removed when developers
build houses on the site.
“Some of those trees are really old and the reason they
were put up was to block out
the view.
“Why would we want a view
of a housing development?”
A spokesperson for the council’s planning department
said: “I have not been
approached and because of
the flooding last year and the
credit crunch, development
on the site has slowed down.
“The trees are not protected
by a tree preservation order so
could be removed by the
landowner.
“However none of the proposals put through for consideration included felling the
trees.”
The next flood committee
meeting will be held tonight at
Thawleys at 7pm.

On the move: Rev Nigel Elliott who is to become Rector of Wombwell. He is moving from Kilnhurst.
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CAWTHORNE folk musician Kate Rusby is working
on a Christmas album which includes traditional
carols sung in pubs around South Yorkshire.
The finishing touches will be made next month.
Steve Rusby, Kate’s dad, works at the family’s recording studio in Cawthorne.
He said: “It is not entirely South Yorkshire carols
but that will be a large part of it and Kate has tried to
do her own interpretation.
“She performed the songs last December to see
what the reaction would be and it was fantastic.”
A Christmas Kate concert is being organised by the
Barnsley Theatre Trust and the Lamproom Theatre.
It will be at the Metrodome on Thursday, December
18.

SHOPS, trade counters, offices and a
doctor’s surgery are
among
facilities
which could be built
on derelict land at
Barugh Green as part
of proposals for a
mixed-use development.
Claycliffe
Property
revealed the plans this
week following the distribution of 2,000 leaflets to
residents in the vicinity of
the site at the corner of
Barugh
Green
and
Claycliffe Road.
It has been designed
with an emphasis on providing buildings that
match existing, surrounding amenities, like the
adjacent Cherry Tree pub.
Claycliffe is aiming to
reduce the visual impact
of the building by retaining 80 percent of the trees
on site and making use of
landscaping.
Development director
Doug Slater said Claycliffe
has to take into account

the requirements of the
council's
planning
department, as well as the
financial viability of any
scheme, but also feels
strongly that views of
local people should be
considered.
He added: “The survey
we carried out in June
clearly indicates residents
would find a variety of
local shops and services
useful.
“A development including a small food store,
supplemented by two or
three additional retail
units and trade counters
would cover a number of
needs identified. As a
result of the opinion survey cash point facilities
and a children's play area
are now also high on our
list of priorities and we are
exploring any requirement for provision of a
medical facility, which
could be a doctors, dentists or vets."
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Valeting technicians: John Darrington, Brian Raggett Steve was originally a car salesman,
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By 2006 the valeting side of the business
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Like Steve, Mick understands that a wellpresented car will sell faster, and he has
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queue stretching right
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bottom of Regent Street.
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Here’s your chance to visit The Alnwick Garden – one of the most talked
about and remarkable garden transformations of recent times.
The centrepiece is now the famous Grand Cascade, with its jets of water
and tumbling waterfalls. A computer system synchronises four different
fountain dispays! There are three themed gardens - The Serpent Garden,
The Poison Garden and the Labyrinth - an amazing bamboo maze.
The latest development is a magnificent new Pavillion and Visitor Centre.
Inclusions Return coach travel 1 night’s half-board accommodation at the
Quality Hotel, Sunderland Entrance to Alnwick Garden A visit to Durham
The services of a Tour Manager

Departs 6 September 2008 from

Have a magical, fun-packed August Bank Holiday at Europe’s Happiest
Place and experience the amazing new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
attraction in Walt Disney Studios ® Park!
Inclusions Return coach travel and Eurotunnel crossings 2 nights’ bed and
continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel within easy reach of
Disneyland® Resort Paris 1 day pass to Disneyland® Park or Walt Disney
Studios® Park, featuring the amazing new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
attraction The services of a representative

£89.95

Departs 23 Aug‘08 from

BEAMISH

This super tour combines a visit to the facinating Beamish Open Air
Museum with a ride on the Tanfield Railway - the world’s oldest existing
railway, dating back to 1725. It all adds up to a weekend of history,
heritage and scenic beauty not to be missed!
Inclusions Return coach travel 2 nights’ half-board accommodation at the St.
Georges Hotel, Darlington (or similar) Admission to the Beamish Open Air
Museum A ride on the Tanfield Railway A visit to Durham The services of
a Tour Manager

£149.95

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
PERFORM 'QUIDAM'

The spectacular performance of the Cirque du Soleil has to be seen to be
believed. This year they present their new show Quidam, a blend of
astonishing acrobatics, awesome ariel acts, spectacular sets and eccentric
characters with flamboyant costumes - all set to wonderful music - in the
awe-inspiring Royal Albert Hall. It’s a feast for the senses - don’t miss this
two-day Make-Your-Own-Way break!
Inclusions 1 night's bed and continental breakfast at the 3 central London
Days hotel, Waterloo (three other four-star central London hotels are available for
a supplement) A circle ticket for 'Quidam' performed by the Cirque du Soleil at
The Royal Albert Hall (stalls and box ticket upgrades are available for a
supplement)

Stay in Torquay, jewel of the English Riviera, and visit the unique, evergrowing, ever-changing Eden Project, with its famous “biomes” housing
plants from all over the world, and the fabulous Lost Gardens of Heligan,
re-discovered after 70 years of neglect.
Inclusions Return coach travel 3 nights’ half-board accommodation at the
Rainbow International Hotel, Torquay, with entertainment on at least one evening
Entrances to the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan Visits to
Buckfast Abbey & Clark’s Shopping Village, Street The services of a Tour Manager

Departs 26 September 2008 from

£215.00

£99.95

CHRISTMAS AT
CHATSWORTH

Here's a magically different pre-Christmas break. It's your chance to see
Chatsworth - the magnificent ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of
Devonshire - in all its Christmas glory! The house is specially decorated
with trees, foliage, lights and candles and there'll be carol singers, brass
bands and special Christmas gifts on sale.
Inclusions Return coach travel 1 night's bed and English breakfast
accommodation at a good hotel in the North West area Entrance to Chatsworth
House Christmas shopping on Saturday afternoon in Chester The services of a
Tour Manager

Departs 15 November 2008 from

TORQUAY, EDEN & THE

(Kids)

BUCKINGHAM PALACE
& CLARENCE HOUSE

AND THE WORLD’S OLDEST EXISTING RAILWAY

Departs 12 September 2008 from

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT

£89.95

FOUR-STAR MURDER
MYSTERY WEEKEND

Here’s a murderously good weekend! Stay in a fantastic four-star hotel with
full leisure facilities and sharpen up your sleuthing skills with a great
evening’s entertainment hosted by a team of former Senior Murder Squad
Detectives. Watch the action, interrogate the suspects and solve the murder!
Includes Return coach travel 1 night’s bed and full English breakfast
accommodation at the 4 Hinckley Island Hotel 3 course evening meal
A ‘Murder Mystery’ night A visit to Stratford on Avon The services of
a Tour Manager

Departs 15 November 2008 & 28 March 2009 from

£99.95

LONGLEAT &

CRUISING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Forget Africa – here’s your chance to visit Longleat Safari Park, as featured
on the hugely popular BBC TV series ‘Animal Park’, with Kate Humble and
Ben Fogle. Enjoy some incredibly close encounters with giraffes, zebras,
monkeys and lions from the comfort of the coach.
Includes Return coach travel 1 night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast
accommodation at a comfortable hotel in the Swindon area Entrance to
Longleat Safari Park A visit to Bath The services of a Tour Manager

An unforgettable cruise on board the four-star deluxe MV Lord of the
Glens amid the spectacular scenery of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands.
Inclusions 4 nights’ accommodation in a twin bedded grade 1, outside cabin
with private facilities on James Watt deck (upgrade cabins are available for a
supplement) Full board – breakfast, lunch & dinner on board Captain’s
welcome & farewell evening reception and dinner Cruise along the Caledonian
Canal & through Loch Ness, photo stop at Urquhart Castle & Neptune’s Staircase
Porterage services from coach to cabin on board cruise vessel Return flights
from East Midlands & Manchester are available at a supplement

BEAUTIFUL GEORGIAN BATH

Departs 18 October 2008 from

£89.95

ON BOARD 4 DELUXE MV LORD OF THE GLENS

Departs October to December ’08 & March ‘09 from

£329.00

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

PARIS & VERSAILLES

Here’s your chance to take a seat at the Royal Albert Hall for this year’s
‘Christmas Carols with the Stars’, a unique star-studded event sponsored
by the TV Times in aid of the Leukemia Research Fund. With time to
Christmas shop in London as well, this two-day festive break is one you’ll
not want to miss!
Inclusions Return coach travel 1 night’s bed and continental breakfast
accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Greater London area A ticket in the
Circle of The Royal Albert Hall for the Leukemia Research Fund’s ‘Christmas Carols
with the Stars’ show Visit to Central London for Christmas shopping Services
of a Tour Manager

Visit the vibrant French capital in the Autumn with an included visit to
Versailles, home to the most stunning Palace (with its fabulously justrestored Hall of Mirrors) & Gardens & experience the travel sensation of our
time - the Channel Tunnel, which whisks you from England to France in less
than half an hour & it’s all wrapped up in a great value weekend break.
Inclusions Return coach travel Return Channel Tunnel crossings 2 nights’
bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a two/three-star Paris area hotel
Central Paris coach transfer on day two A Versailles excursion The services
of a Tour Manager

WITH THE STARS

Departs 8 December 2008 from

VIA THE CHANNEL TUNNEL

£105.00

Departs 7 November 2008 from

£109.00

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Kingstone
A COMMUNITY SCHOOL
with performing arts status
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment.

Extended Services Community Manager
Grade 7 F.T. (working evenings and alternate weekends)
£24,545 - £26,835
You are required to effectively manage the community and
extended school provision during “non curriculum” time. You
should ideally have a background in sports or leisure
management, be flexible, a strong leader and motivator with a
vision for developing the service.

Performing Arts Technician
Grade 4 Term time (evening and weekend working)
£13,759 - £15,335
You are required to provide technical support to the
Performing Arts department, coordinating and managing
specialist equipment for school and community use. You will
be flexible, enthusiastic and confident, delivering workshops
to the wider community outside of normal school hours.

Sports Supervisor
Grade 3 (20 hours per week - evenings and weekends)
£8,190 - £8,765
You are required to assist in the operational management of
all aspects of the school and community sports facility. You
will be enthusiastic, a team player and a motivator with the
ability to communicate effectively with all centre clients.
• All posts are subject to the Local Authority National Pay
Award.
• You should have five GCSEs (A-C) including English and
Mathematics.
• A Criminal Records Bureau Check will be required for
this post.
For an application form and further details, please contact:
Karen Cooper, Administration Manager, The Kingstone
School, Broadway, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RB.
Tel: 01226 738521.
e-mail: k.cooper@barnsley.org
website: www.kingstoneschool.co.uk
Closing date for the return of applications is Friday,
15th August. Interviews are to be held in September.

This is a demanding office environment which requires a
self-motivating individual with excellent communication and
administrative skills. You will be comfortable using a variety
of software packages and quick to learn new systems
For an informal discussion please contact Colette Gillott.
For an application pack please contact Louise Dack at
BADAS, 9-10 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley S70
1XY. Telephone 01226 779066 or email
recruitment@badas.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th August 2008
BADAS is committed to Equal Opportunities
Registered Charity Number. 1097299

WALDERSLADE SURGERY
High Croft, Hoyland,
Barnsley S74 9AF

PHLEBOTOMIST
Do you think you could take blood tests for our surgery
patients?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person
who gets on well with people. We would offer full
training as a phlebotomist for this important Primary
Care role.
20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 12 midday.
Salary £6 per hour.
For an informal discussion please contact Julie or Claire

TEL. 0845 125 7247
Please telephone for an application form.
Closing date for applications Friday 15 August, 2008.
Applicants who have not heard from us by 29 August
2008 can assume they have not been successful at this
time.

Do you have a background in care?
Are you looking for a new challenge in a
fast moving, rapidly growing business
covering Barnsley & Sheffield?
The world’s trusted source of non-medical services and home care for
adults is looking for an individual that will help lead our efforts in
recruiting, training and retaining the best CAREGivers in the industry!
Qualifications include strong presentation, training, telephone and
follow-up skills. Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
(essential!). Experience hiring and retaining employees preferred. If
you have a fun, professional, caring approach and the above abilities
please call:

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, well motivated
individual to provide a full administrative support service to
a busy alcohol treatment service.
Duties will include electronic and paper based database
maintenance, client records maintenance, producing
reports, general typing, filing, some reception duties etc.

REQUIRED

Barnsley Building Society is an Equal
Opportunities Employer and operates a
no smoking policy.

We now require the following staff:-

NJC Scale 14 - 18 starting salary £15,153

Have you completed your A levels, or are awaiting A level
results and looking for an accountancy apprenticeship?
We are a busy + expanding 4 partner accountancy practice
looking to recruit a bright student with strong A levels and
GCSEs, to train as an accountancy apprentice and also
undertake day release at Barnsley College to study for the
Association of Accounting Technicians exams (starting at
NVQ level 2).
You will be able to work under pressure + be self-motivated.
We offer an apprenticeship salary and excellent career
development.
If you are interested, please send your CV, including full
exam grades (including expected results if not yet achieved)
by Friday 8 August to Paul Hinchliffe at
Harris+Co, Marland House,
13 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S70 2LW.

Flexible hours to suit service needs - some evening
working will be required.

The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and good keyboard
and I.T. skills, but more than that they will need a positive attitude and
approach and be able to make a contribution to our business.
You will need good communication skills and a proven ability to succeed in a fastchanging environment. Your prime responsibility is to provide a high quality service to
help process mortgage finance applications, liaising with customers and professional
advisers.
We can give you full support, training and development in excellent surroundings, all
wrapped up in our team-based approach. We ask for a minimum of 4 GCSEs at
grade C and above, including English and Maths, or perhaps an NVQ level 2 in
Customer Services, or better still, relevant experience in the financial services
industry.
Excellent benefits package subject to 6 months probationary period of service –
minimum starting salary £12,000 (scale maximum £13,337) depending on
qualifications and experience. Excellent holidays and working environment – Pension
and Concessionary Mortgage subject to eligibility criteria.
If you simply want to find out more, please ring Hazel Womersley on 01226 733999.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and current salary details marked “Private
and Confidential” to reach Hazel Womersley, Mortgage Lending Manager, Barnsley
Building Society, Permanent Building, Regent Street, Barnsley S70 2EH by
Wednesday, 13th August, 2008.

Burntwood Court has opened a new bar and restaurant.
This new venture has created a luxurious and
comfortable bar with a child friendly area.
We are looking for the following permanent staff:
• CHEFS - Full-Time, all abilities
• WAITRESS - Part-Time (would suit mature person)
• BAR STAFF - Part-Time (would suit mature person)
Please forward your letter of application or CV to
The Burntwood, Burntwood Court, Common Road, Brierley,
Barnsley S72 9ET, or telephone Barnsley 711123 for interview

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WHITLEY HALL

COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
EXPERIENCED FULL TIME
BAR SUPERVISOR
PART TIME WAITING STAFF
2 PART TIME KITCHEN PORTERS
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Own transport essential.
Please contact the Hotel for more details.
WHITLEY HALL HOTEL, ELLIOTT LANE, GRENOSIDE,
SHEFFIELD S35 8NR

TEL. 0114 245 4444

HANDYPERSON/GARDENER
We require an honest, reliable individual who would like
to work between 30 and 40 hours flexible per week.
Duties to include basic property maintenance, gardening,
driving and any other duties as required.
Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and be able
to provide excellent references. Pay is £7.00 per hour.

We are looking for highly competent Case Administrators to provide admin/clerical
support within busy teams, often working under pressure with deadlines to meet.
Duties will include production of documents and reports using computer based systems (currently using Microsoft Office XP), together with inputting of information on to
our database.
Applicants should be able to:
G Demonstrate at least 6 months experience in a secretarial/administrative role
G Demonstrate well developed keyboard and word processing skills (using MS Word).
RSA Stage II Typing/Word Processing or equivalent is essential
G Show good organisation, communication and inter personal skills
G Use own initiative and work as an effective team member
G Undertake office routines associated with a range of support activities
G Possess GCSE English at Grade C or above
Informal enquiries to Jennifer Britton, Tel. 01226 243331

The South Yorkshire Probation Service is currently looking for a Receptionist to work
in our Barnsley office. You will be first point of contact for all visitors and enquiries to
the Service, and provide a professional and efficient reception and telephone service.
You will also provide general administrative support. You will work Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, on Thursdays you will be required to work until 7 p.m.
Applicants should be able to:
G Demonstrate at least 6 months experience in a secretarial/administrative role
G Operate a switchboard and handle telephone traffic and enquiries from individual
calls to high volume switchboard duties
G Provide efficient and courteous reception of visitors and callers
G Demonstrate good inter personal skills
G Use own initiative and be an effective team member
G Undertake office routines associated with a range of support activities
G Possess GCSE English at Grace C or above, and demonstrate well developed keyboard and word processing skills (using MS Word). RSA Stage II Typing/Word
Processing or equivalent is essential
Information enquiries to Jennifer Britton, Tel. 01226 243331
Closing date for both vacancies 18 August 2008
Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department, telephone
0114 2766911, 45 Division Street, Sheffield S1 4GE
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
PLEASE QUOTE THE POST REFERENCE NUMBER
The National Probation Service South Yorkshire is positively working towards equal
opportunities and actively encourages applications from all sectors of the Community.

12 sales/delivery drivers required for
immediate start. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. £1600 p/m + Bonus and incentives for those who qualify.
Applicants must be of smart appearance. For an immediate interview –
Tel. Barnsley 345883

THE DOG AND PARTRIDGE
COUNTRY INN & HOTEL
Bord Hill, Flouch (A628), nr. Penistone
This family run business requires:
COMMIS CHEF/CHEF
HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER
BAR STAFF/WAITING ON STAFF
Excellent rates of pay and working conditions. Transport essential.

NU GAS NU BUILD

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

We require the following quality tradesmen:

Bathroom Fitters/Floor Layers/Ground Workers
Plasterers/Plumbing & Heating Engineers
Multi Skilled Tradesmen
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years site experience and be
capable of working to a high standard. Driving licence is also required.

The successful candidate will be self motivated and a team
player. Experience in the Motor Trade an advantage.
Must have a clean driving licence and be 25+ (for insurance
purposes). Flexible hours.

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Bridging course for reflexologists with V.C.T.C. qualifications
For a career change or with the view to working as a
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Apply for prospectus.
Training takes place at the Priory Campus.
Contact Mrs. L. Cusworth for details of this Diploma in Reflexology.
Telephone 01226 391011 and 01226 296310.

you can either call
Rose Shaw on 01226 734624
or Bev Wood on 01226 734621
or email
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06.08.08

15 POST OFFICES TO CLOSE
BY JOANNE WRIGHT

Yorkshire closure
plan.

BARNSLEY will lose
15 post offices when
the Royal Mail
announces its South

At a meeting MP Mick
Clapham said it was indicated to him they would
be lost across the three

parliamentary constituencies. He said: “Once we
get the full announcement we will see which
areas will be more disadvantaged. The three MPs
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post offices which decide
to appeal the decision.”
After the announcements, there will be a sixweek consultation programme during which
time sub postmasters can
appeal.
But MP Eric Illsley said
the consultation is a sham
and that there is very little
chance of a reprieve for
any earmarked for closure.
He said: “We have
already seen this in West
Yorkshire so we know
what’s going to happen.
They will close, end of
story.
“I have spoken to all the
postmasters in my constituency and the ones
that are closing are
resigned to the fact.
“Most of them are looking at other careers or
retirement.”
He added postmasters
were told as early as May
if their branch was closing
but were forced to sign a
confidentiality agreement
as part of a redundancy
package.
If they told the press or
their customers they
would not be paid.
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it has been handled is a
sham.
“It is nothing to do with
profitability just whether
there’s another one within
three miles.
“It is really frustrating,
the government is conning everybody out of an
institution they want to
keep.”
A Post Office Limited
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the six-week local public
consultation, it is only fair
that we discuss our proposals with affected subpostmasters before the
proposals are announced
publicly.
“No final decisions on
closures will be taken until
all representations received during the six-week
public consultation period, which runs from
August 5 to September 22,
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